October 6, 2024

Pastoral Care

Assisted Care Living

Lucy Evans, Helena Square, Port Royal, SC; Herb Jarvis, Franke Senior Living Center, Mt. Pleasant, SC; Brenda Leming, Indigo Hall, James Island, SC; Maribeth Mizell, Assisted Living, Ladson, SC; Marion Weihrouch, Sprenger Health Center, Port Royal, SC

Prayers of Intercession

Dave Brown (father of Brooke Coyne), Jan (Lisa) Crawford, Bruce Crook, Brian (Donna) Haupt, Doug (Ann) Hecht, Steve (Nancy) Kessel, Sam Kimber (son of Sharon Kimber), Mary Jo Kjeldsen (sister of Susan Converse), Booge Lee (great nephew of Steve & Addie Lee), Perry Lee (brother of Steve Lee), Ray (Ann) Lentz, Janell McClure, Kirby Murdaugh (friend of Darryl & Kim Poovey) Mike
(Nancy) O’Connor, Pete (Nancy) Pratt, Doris Reynolds (mother of Barry Reynolds), Mark (Jerri) Roseneau (son-in-law of Edna Horne), Shirley Stevens, Heather Titmus (family friend of the Dievendorf’s) & Gail Watson.

Christian Sympathy +

Mary St. Clair, State College, PA, sister of Sally Haxby, entered the Church Triumphant this past week after a long illness. We give thanks for the precious life of “Mary” and hold tight to the words of Jesus who said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” Funeral arrangements are pending.

Pamela Massey, St. Helena Island, SC, wife of Mark Massey, has entered the Church Triumphant and family and friends gathered yesterday afternoon for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Pamela. It is the Psalmist who declares that it is the Lord who saves our soul from death. (Psalm 116)

Announcements

Stewardship Sunday, November 17

Your financial support covers several areas of ministry within our congregation,the broader church and mission work conducted overseas in the Congo and Kenya as we continue to Love God, Love Others, Reach Out!

Habitat for Humanity, Cambodia

Barbara Thomas is leading a team of volunteers to Phnom Penh, March 8-15, 2025. The program donation of $1840 covers all expenses while in the country. Please contact “Barbara” for more information at acivilconversation@gmail.com.

Wednesday Supper & Small Groups

Our Kirk Night meal is coming from Upper Crust and will include Lasagna, tossed salad, bread & dessert, coffee, tea and water at a cost of $10 per person. We begin our time together with an evening prayer and a blessing for the food and our time of fellowship. There are two groups meeting at 6:00 pm. Julie Mabe is continuing a study of the “The 4:8 Principle” based on a text from Philippians 4 and the apostle Paul’s challenges for us to seek out and dwell on the positives in our lives. In our second group, Pastor Steve will continue the discussion on how we as Christians respond to trouble, calamities, and human suffering.

Navigating thru Grief, A Support Group
Sponsored by our Stephen Ministry

Have you lost a loved one or a good friend and find yourself experiencing grief? You may wish to prayerfully consider joining us tomorrow, October 7, 6:00 pm in the Gathering Room for the first of four sessions. To participate or to receive more information, please contact Jodie Linn 843.476.1176 jodielinn95@gmail.com or Bea Gregory 843.812.075/bgregory0547@yahoo.com.

Men’s Bible Study, Thursday, 12 Noon, Room 208

Paul’s letter to the church in Corinth addresses the issue of division, the subject of what constitutes right-living, the institution of marriage, apostolic authority, the gift of love, the meaning behind the Lord’s Supper and the resurrection. If you are curious and want to learn, there is a place at the table available just for you. +

From Shannon Mullen, Pastor; St. John’s Lutheran Church

We have been invited to a “A Trip to Montgomery & Selma, November 7-9 that includes the Legacy Museum in Montgomery and the National Memorial for Peace & Justice in addition to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. Further information regarding lodging, meals, transportation, cost and reservations is available in the church office.